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The Nathaniel Witherell, the Town of Greenwich’s short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility, announced on Wednesday an award of $129,156 from Eversource to the Town of Greenwich in recognition of the energy efficiencies incorporated into Project Renew Witherell. Continue Reading →
Nationally, more two-thirds of U.S. stations are selling gas under $2 a gallon, and drivers can find at least one station selling gas for less than that price in 47 states. The most common price nationwide is $1.899 a gallon. Nutmeggers haven’t seen average prices this low since 2009 – Statewide Average: $2.18 Continue Reading →
Starting the weekend of Jan. 2, cruise out for the chance to see some of the seals and waterfowl that spend their winters in Long Island Sound during Seal-Spotting & Birding Cruises offered this winter by The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Continue Reading →
Get to know Burger, Shakes and Fries in the Byram section of Greenwich for a patty melt style, juicy burger and you’ll be treated like family. Come for a pressed-in-house burger and add on some crispy fries and a creamy shake for the full experience. So Simple. So Good. So Go. Continue Reading →
The National Weather Service is predicting a high of 63° and partly sunny skies on Christmas day. See you at the beach, and bring the dogs. Continue Reading →
The first day of winter was marked at Pacific House by the delivery of 60 brand new men’s coats and 25 new sleeping bags – all through the efforts of Don Adams and Peace Community Chapel in Old Greenwich. At Pacific House, Residential Services manager Velma Clark said the sleeping bags will be put to use inside the emergency men’s shelter where the temperature isn’t always regulated perfectly, as well as through their outreach workers. She said there are homeless people reluctant to come inside to sleep at Pacific House, and the outreach crew will offer sleeping bags in addition to hats, gloves and scarves. On Tuesday, Clark said she expected maybe 70 men would spend the night at Pacific House, though she hoped for more. The facility can accommodate about 110 men. Continue Reading →
First Presbyterian Church Nursery School hosted a reception for Seniors in the Greenwich community after its annual Christmas Program dress rehearsal this past week. There were over 20 guests in attendance from Riverhouse as well as the First Presbyterian Church. v Continue Reading →
On Tuesday morning the New Lebanon School 5th graders ventured across Delavan Ave to BANC where the kindergartners were ready to join forces in a gingerbread house project. The activity is a longtime tradition, but just one example of the fun activities fifth graders do alongside kindergartners! Continue Reading →
Candy Fletcher has worked at Minute Men Cleaners for decades. About 12 years ago she got to know Joe Kaliko and occasionally he asks he help for a fundraiser. She puts a poster up on the wall, and places a donation jar on the counter. Recently he asked if she could help raise some money for Kids in Crisis, when the non profit had its state funding cut. She raised $550 by asking customers to donate $1.00. Then a customer surprised her! Continue Reading →
Six weeks ago… Bonded senior German Shepherds, Sheila & Sparky, ten-year-old brother and sister were rescued from NYC Animal Control after being surrendered by their owner moving out of state.
They were pulled from certain euthanasia in a united effort by Northwind Kennels and Adopt A Dog! Adopt A Dog founder Donna Nives generously sponsored their care and vetting at Rippowam Animal Hospital where they are current guests until we find them a quiet foster home to relax and wait together for the lifelong loving place to be for the time they have left… Continue Reading →